Clisson Tourism

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Clisson (Breton: Klison), is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique département in Pays de la Loire in western France. It is situated at the confluence of the Sèvre Nantaise and the Moine 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Nantes (reachable by rail). The town and the celebrated family of Clisson, the most famous members are Olivier IV de Clisson and Jeanne de Clisson, take their name from their stronghold. Clisson has its imposing ruins, parts of which date from the thirteenth century. The town and castle, the château de Clisson, were destroyed in 1792 and 1793 during the War in the Vendée. Afterwards, the sculptor François-Frédéric Lemot bought the castle, and the town was rebuilt in the early part of the 19th century according to his plans. There are picturesque parks on the banks of the rivers. The Moine is crossed by an old gothic bridge and by a fine modern viaduct. The Hellfest music festival takes place outside of the town since 2006.

This is a comprehensive travel guide for Clisson in France. From budgeting tips to finding the best spots, this travel guide has got all the insider information to explore Clisson like a local. This city is located in the close proximity of a major city Angers, France. Take a short trip from Clisson and set some time aside to explore the Angers. Dotted with places like Chateau D' Angers, Chateau De Serrant, Cathedrale St-maurice; it will definitely be a good idea. A holiday in Clisson can generally be of 1-2 days.

Clisson is an affair to remember, follow this apt itinerary of the place and return home with a bunch of memories.